California State University-Stanislaus Top Questions

Calm down; you're going to love college. If you could get through high school, you can definitely survive this. People are here to learn, not goof around, so you can be as nerdy as you want with no fear of judgement. Professors are not scary. They actually like to answer questions and get really excited about their field, so get to know them. Feel free to be yourself. An advantage of no one knowing you is that they have no preconceived notions about you (like in high school). You can start fresh and be who you want to be. Don't be intimidated by other students. You worked just as hard as they did to get here, so you're on the same level as them. People are nice here so it's ok to smile at random people while walking to class. Heads up: you're responsible for everything you need. No one makes your schedule for you, no one reminds you to buy a parking permit, school is not magically paid for, there are no bells to tell you when to go to class. Just stay on top of it; you know you can.

I would tell my self that school is nothing to take for granted. A good education will help you go farther in life. Don?t let adversity take you down and follow my dream of becoming the first college graduate of my family. I would tell myself that there will be many challenges but by following my heart I will overcome. It will take hard work and that I can?t give up no matter what. I would tell myself that life is going to be very challenging and I need to overcome by working hard and keeping my focus on the goal. I would say never take anything for granted.

Enjoy your time with your friends now because it might be the last time you will ever see them. Chereish every moment you have with them and never let them forget you. Once you feel like you are ready for college, you will be. Don't doubt yourself in your abilities to learn and become a better student. You will acheive many greats things in life. Don't give up yet on your goals, you will acheive them if you keep on pushing through and don't give up like I did. You can do it. Once you get in college, don't be scared to get yourself out there. It's a whole new enviroment , so try to make some new friends and hang on to them. You might miss your old friends at first but your new ones will be there for you now and eventually in the long run as well. Enjoy college and remember everything you can from high school and don't lose contact with your old friends.

I am now halfway through my sophomore year of college and am extremely glad to have the opportunity to share my acquired knowledge about the transition from high school to college. Two aspects in particular I would like to cover: academics and the new housing situation. First, professors in a college setting are not as forgiving as a high school teacher may be. Although a college professor does wish you to succeed, they acknowledge that you are an adult and must make your own decisions and are responsible for your own education and actions. If you miss a class session it is solely your responsibility to communicate with the professor to learn what you have missed and to schedule any needed make-ups. Additionally, there are no longer progress reports and if you are concerned about your grade need to meet with the professor to inquire about such. Lastly, if you are to live on campus this can be a drastic change for many reasons. The most predominant being the freedom from supervision you have now acquired. However, be careful not to rejoice in this so much as to forget the reason why you are there: to receive an education.

I would tell myself to apply miself more and to actually study for the tests because they are important and to pick the school that best accomidates youre major

I would tell myself to prepare a little harder, save as much money as I could, and dont take some things for granted because things change and I think I could have been even more prepared and ready for the college transition if I used certain oppurtunities that I didnt when I was a senior in high school.

It is so much easier to make the transition when you alow yourself to BE YOURSELF. Do not hold back on who you are, what you think, and how you feel.

Figure out what your academic goal is while you are still in highschool, you could finish your ultimate goal sooner by entering the pre-pharmacy program at UOP and possibly have your Doctorate of Pharmacy within 5 years of graduating highschool. Take the time in highschool to explore your interests. Volunteer at those places of interest to see if it is something you are truly interested in doing. In the meantime, be sure to do plenty of the meaningful things such as volunteering and giving back to the community. Participate in more extracurricular activities within school and even outside of school. Not only will these things be meaningful to you, but they will also improve your chances of getting in to the more competitive universities. DO NOT take time off while attending school, most students never make it back to college after a break. Do not stress so much about the amount of your school loans to the point where it interferes with your education because when you complete your degree, that is something no one can take away from you. Look into scholarships for help. Most importantly enjoy yourself throughout the process, college is a fun and enjoyable experience.

I would give myself the advice to just relax, take each day as they come and focus on school work above all else.

Don't let money be the only requirement for the school you pick. Even if you go into debt, if it's debt for a decent education, it's good debt. Never, ever, ever go to CSU Stanislaus. You will not be challenged and the school will eventually drain out any sort of passion or free thinking you had. Go somewhere else, anywhere else.